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Part Of
Ray Wardell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger an…
Date Range
1993
Reference Code
M252
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Ray Wardell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 252
Sous-Fonds
M 252
Accession Number
6505
Reference Code
M252
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records (ca.130 p.)
History / Biographical
Ray Wardell, 1922-1994, was an engineer at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1948 until 1958, and lived at Oakville, Ontario until his death. Wardell worked on early construction at Mount Norquay ski area and rose to the position of Superintendent of Construction and Maintenance for the Banff Chairlift Corporation.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger and safety services, Upper Terminal Tea Room and improvements to Mount Norquay Lodge. Contents include technical details, construction photographs and articles from trade journals
Name Access
Wardell, Ray
Subject Access
Chairlifts and gondolas
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Wardell, Ray
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
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The spirit of Norquay

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11396
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2000
Author
Hunter, Eddie
Publisher
Banff : Banff Mount Norquay Ski Area
Call Number
01.5 H91 c.1
01.5 H91 c.2
Author
Hunter, Eddie
Publisher
Banff : Banff Mount Norquay Ski Area
Published Date
2000
Physical Description
215 p. : ill., ports
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff (residents)
Biography
Mount Norquay ski area
Notes
Includes index
Copy 2 is signed by the author
ISBN
0-9688073-0-5
Accession Number
7288
Call Number
01.5 H91 c.1
01.5 H91 c.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Skiing and beyond : Peter Vajda, P.Eng. 1913-2003

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue12688
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2004
Author
Vajda, Elizabeth
Publisher
Sidney B.C. : Elizabeth Vajda
Call Number
01.5 V17s
Author
Vajda, Elizabeth
Responsibility
Elizabeth Vajda; Copy editing Gretchen Zinkan
Publisher
Sidney B.C. : Elizabeth Vajda
Published Date
2004
Physical Description
106p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Athabasca, Mount
Biography
Mount Norquay ski area
Ski racing
Notes
Includes the history of ski areas in Canadian Rockies and Grouse Mountain
Accession Number
7572
Call Number
01.5 V17s
Collection
Archives Library
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Calgary goes skiing : a history of the Calgary Ski Club

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue12956
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2005
Author
Mittelstadt, David
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Call Number
01.5 M69c
Author
Mittelstadt, David
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2005
Physical Description
234 p. : ill., ports., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada Huts
Environment
Mount Norquay ski area
Olympic games
Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies
Women
World War II
Notes
Includes index
ISBN
1-894765-65-6
Accession Number
7797
Call Number
01.5 M69c
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Charlotte Tuerck fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook of mainly ski-related newspaper clippings. Includes newspaper clippings about skiing, ski racing, winter sports, Disney filming winter scenes for the film "Nomads of the North," all dated from 1960.
Date Range
ca. 1960
Reference Code
M116 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Charlotte Tuerck fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M116 / V631
Sous-Fonds
M116
Accession Number
1503
Reference Code
M116 / 1
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
ca. 1960
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (17 pages ; 25.5 x 32 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook of mainly ski-related newspaper clippings. Includes newspaper clippings about skiing, ski racing, winter sports, Disney filming winter scenes for the film "Nomads of the North," all dated from 1960.
Subject Access
Airplanes
Banff Ski Club
Banff Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies
Chairlifts and gondolas
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Filmaking
Films and film making
Mount Norquay Chairlift
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Newspaper
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski racing
Skiing
Skiers
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Mount Norquay
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Joe Brown family fonds
Date Range
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1935]
Reference Code
V97 / PA 141 / 1 - 49
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Joe Brown family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Accession Number
902, 2157
Reference Code
V97 / PA 141 / 1 - 49
Date Range
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1935]
Physical Description
49 photographs: prints, b&w.
History / Biographical
Joseph (Joe) Robert Brown, 1869-1936, came to Banff in 1888 and settled permanently in 1905. He worked as a federal government employee. One of his sons, John James Brown, 1906-1956, remained in Banff.
Subject Access
Mount Norquay Ski Lodge
RCMP
Content Details
Accn. 902 1 Mrs. Noble - Entrance to store. 2 George Noble - Entrance to store. 3 George Noble - by a log cabin. 4 Horse and carriage - two people. 5 People on balcony of Banff Springs Hotel. 6 Group of soldiers. 7 Movie crew on location. 8 Jackie White by fence. 9 Jackie White with twin girls. 10 People by ice sculpture. 11 Large group of workmen. 12 Bell hops at Banff Springs Hotel. 13 Joe Brown. 14 Joe Brown, wife and son - hauling logs. 15 Joe Brown, 3 others by car - Columbia Hotel. 16-17 Joe Brown by car - other people. 18 Joe Brown, Staff at C.P.R. Station, Banff. 19-20 Cave and Basin - swimming. 21 Cave and Basin - races. 22 Highland gathering - Banff Springs Hotel. 23 Curling. 24 Brewster touring cars and drivers. 25 Norquay Lodge - interior. 26 Norquay Lodge - front. 27 Mt. Norquay Ski Camp - first cars to drive to Lodge, 1929. 28 Mt. Norquay Ski Camp - car in front. 29 Skiers - Cyril Paris, Cliff White. [NA 33-947] 30 Skiers by cabin. [Whiteman Cabin] 31 House in Banff. 32-33 Horse-drawn fire engine at old fire hall (first). [#33. NA 33-1619] 34 C.P.R. Station, Banff. 35 Banff Avenue. 36 George Noble's store, Banff Avenue. 37 Victory Parade, Banff Avenue, 1918. 38 Banff Springs Hotel. 39 Packtrain - courtyard, Banff Springs Hotel. 40 Packtrain - road to Banff Springs Hotel. 41 Chalet - Lake Louise - Staff. [NA 33-1620] 42 Banff Band, Calgary Stampede.
Accn. 2157 43 Constable George C. (Scotty) Harrison - R.C.M.P. 44 to 48 Funeral Services for G. C. (Scotty) Harrison. [#46. NA 66-35; #43. NA 66- 38] 49 Death and Funeral Announcement for G. C. Harrison.
Processing Status
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Kicking Horse Journal

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions8882
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Date Range
1961-1962
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1744
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.5. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1744
Date Range
1961-1962
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Subject Access
Ski Club of the Canadian Rockies
White, Cliff Sr.
Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies
Skiing - History
Skoki Lodge
Mount Norquay Ski Camp
Ski lodges and cabins
Kicking Horse News
Kicking Horse Chronicle
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Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - sound recordings

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55075
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Date Range
1999 - 2009
Reference Code
S47 / IV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Sound recording
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
S47 / IV : Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
Sous-Fonds
S47
Accession Number
8110
Reference Code
S47 / IV
GMD
Sound recording
Date Range
1999 - 2009
Physical Description
23 sound recordings
History / Biographical
Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.
Scope & Content
Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Notes
Series consists of 23 interviews: S47 / IV / 1 : Syd Scroggle in Dundee
S47 / IV / 2 : Hans Gmoser
S47 / IV / 3 : Bob Sayer 16-Feb-02
S47 / IV / 4 : Toni Klettl 15-Feb-02
S47 / IV / 5 : Art Patterson 12-May-99
S47 / IV / 6 & 7 : Hans Gmoser 29-Apr-04
S47 / IV / 8 to 10 : Philippe Delesalle 28-Apr-04
S47 / IV / 11 to 14 : Doug Gardner 19-May-04
S47 / IV / 15 & 16 : Tony and Gill Daffern 06-Jan-04
S47 / IV / 17 & 18 : Bob Saunders 08-Aug-09
S47 / IV / 19 : Booty Griffiths 27-Oct-04
S47 / IV / 20 to 23 : Steve Smith 04-Nov-04
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Scroggle, Syd
Gmoser, Hans
Sayer, Bob
Klettl, Toni
Patterson, Art
Delesalle, Philippe
Gardner, Doug
Daffern, Tony
Daffern, Gill
Griffiths, Booty
Smith, Steve
Subject Access
Community events
Banff Ski Club
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Banff Winter Carnival
Biography
Competition
Cross-country skiing
Helicopter skiing
Interview
History
Leisure
Mountains
Publication
Public events
Public entertainment
Recreation
Research
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Skiers
Ski racing
Skiing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Rogers Pass
Columbia Valley
Crowsnest Pass
Language
English
Related Material
M57 / VI
V40 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55080
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of research notes, manuscripts, and other textual records pertaining to the creation of the book "Powder Pioneers" by Chic Scott.
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 2005
Reference Code
M57 / IV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / IV : Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / IV / A: Reference Notes
M57 / IV / B: Unabridged draft manuscript
M57 / IV / C: Research files
M57 / IV / D: Interview transcripts
Accession Number
8110
Reference Code
M57 / IV
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 2005
Physical Description
85 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.
Scope & Content
Series consists of research notes, manuscripts, and other textual records pertaining to the creation of the book "Powder Pioneers" by Chic Scott.
Notes
Series consists of four sub-series: M57 / IV / A: Reference Notes
M57 / IV / B: Unabridged draft manuscript
M57 / IV / C: Research files
M57 / IV / D: Interview transcripts
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Community events
Banff Ski Club
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Banff Winter Carnival
Biography
Competition
Cross-country skiing
Helicopter skiing
History
Leisure
Mountains
Publication
Public events
Public entertainment
Recreation
Research
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Ski racing
Skiers
Skiing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Revelstoke
Language
English
Related Material
V40 / IV
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - visual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55081
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of scanned images used in the creation or final published version of Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 2005
Reference Code
V40 / IV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
V40 / IV: Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
Sous-Fonds
V40
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V40 / IV
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 2005
Physical Description
Digital photographs
History / Biographical
Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.
Scope & Content
Series consists of scanned images used in the creation or final published version of Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Community events
Banff Ski Club
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Banff Winter Carnival
Competition
Cross-country skiing
Helicopter skiing
History
Leisure
Mountains
Photography
Publication
Public events
Public entertainment
Recreation
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Ski racing
Skiers
Skiing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Revelstoke
Access Restrictions
Reference only
Reproduction Restrictions
Restricted: copyright remains with creator of images, not the Whyte Museum
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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